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My name is Simon d'Entremont and I'm a professional wildlife and nature photographer from Eastern Canada. This video will show you how to start out in photography if you aspire to be a professional!

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[simon_dentremont]

What’s your best tip when starting out? Please share!

[SonicEchoVoid]

Great video, set realistic expectations 👍🏻

[shanehiggins]

That photo of Burntcoat Head Park omg 😮

[SeaAngMo]

Thanks for your smart advice, I appreciate you!

[fishermansfriend]

Simon is like that cool uncle that is super into photography and wants to share it with you.

[matthiasice]

I haven't bought a new piece of electronics (be it a TV, tablet, or camera) in probably 5 years.

Don't be a jerk, but make people offers that are just a little lower than you're comfortable making. Worst they say is no or make a counter offer. Picked up a $650 lens yesterday for $300. They had it listed for $450. I didn't know it at the time, but it was the last of their crop sensor lenses they were trying to sell after going full frame and had been sitting on it for too long. I wasn't a jerk offering like $200, but just kindly offered $300 and they were like "come get it" 🤣

[kaxndr]

Having been a corporate and agency creative who chose photographers to hire and work with, what you say is so true. You want a good photographer who is easy to work with whom you build trust and a rapport. Even more important though, is you have to be reliable. Show up on time, be ready to start, deliver what and when you say you will. That is critical. I always had go-to photographers that I could count on. I'd explain what I needed and they'd make suggestions and we worked as a team to get the best results.

[Mr.Zen_]

a great saying I heard early on from a pro photographer was 'I date my camera bodies and marry my lenses'. So happy I listened to that advice when building out my kit

[thenextpoetician]

I'm on my 10th and 11th cameras, and only the Mamiya was new, and I've only kept these last two. Killed one lens and one decent Olympus along the way. Definitely shop used first.

[jkteddy]

Canon M50 + Sigma 18-35 Art both used. Best use of money possible
If you desire full-frame, an older DSLR and 24-105mm

[BigDoggonewild]

Keep it simple. 1 camera and 1 lens. Read the manual of the equipment, I know it can get confusing so go on You tube look uo the topic and find the best source for your question to get answered. Learn the basics then practice until you master them. If your new this will take time to gain experience. Once U understand the controls of the camera and lens then and I believe only then is it time to experiment and break the rules to create your own style. This also goes for photo processing and editing. I'm glad I learned with film cameras which my favorite was the Canon AE1 Program with 50mm lens I bought at a pawn shop for $175.00 with Canon Speed Flash around 1990.

[cornelia]

If anyone watches this from Ireland, I’m about to sell my entry level Canon, after purchasing a ‘new’ (2nd hand) body😊 fantastic tips!

[MrJacks]

Great content! I'm glad I stumbled upon your channel..

Thanks for the inspiration..

[VGMO]

Simon "the anti gatekeeper" d'Entremont

One of the best resources on YouTube, I've learned a lot from you

[justsayjay]

Also, have a cool last name and roll those r's :)

[luka_III]

It also helps if you put videos links in corners when you announce the... In this video you have two missed.

[borrachoramirez]

I bought a use Panasonic g95 with a few stuff and I bout a Macro Lens to start with.

[orrin-manning]

The idea that you should create a website before developing editing skills in insane

[antonroland]

Having played with numerous camera systems over more than 3 decades I have found that I can learn something from every single one of Simon’s videos…as soon as I parked my ego and paid attention😉

Thanks for great videos Simon!

[EARLJEFFRES]

As always 💯👍✅🎯 Watching your videos is an experience. I always learn or am reminded of something I need to be doing. Thanks for your hard work it really does make a difference. Earl J.